NGD: 2 Custom 1x12 Guitar Cabs

[Snake Aces]

Here they are, my mini-full-stack of two 1x12 cabs featuring Eminence Cannabis Rex speakers, removable back panels for 33% open-back operation, custom blue snakeskin tolex, and black powdercoated steel mesh grilles.

Now I'm just waiting for my Traynor YCV50 Blue to be converted into a head and shipped back to me so I can hear these babies in stereo next to the 2x12 hooked up to my HK GM40 Deluxe. I don't expect the amp back very soon, I'm sure that project is going to take some time for guitarfeak.

More details, including where to find the builder who custom built these cabs can be found in this thread:

Thread 'My Custom 1x12 (2 of them) Stack is Ready!'

Mar 26, 2026

Two closed-back Cannabis Rex-loaded 1x12 cabs with custom blue snakeskin tolex and a removable back panel to operate as a 33% open cab if I want to.

Dude only took about 2 weeks to build these after receiving the tolex and speakers from me. He does great work!

Now I'm patiently waiting for guitarfeak to work on converting my old Traynor YCV50 Blue from a combo amp into a head. That will take some more time but these cabs are ready to be shipped to me. I'll take my own photos and share them when they arrive.

• Snake Aces
• Replies: 13
• Forum: Amplifier Central

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[Mincer]

Wow, they turned out great!

 

[Snake Aces]

Wow, they turned out great!

Indeed! I'm very happy!

 

[Snake Aces]

Another photo with the flash on. It's not sunny here today otherwise I'd take these outside for a shoot.

 

[NotDemanic]

Nice! Consider running one open backed.

 

[Snake Aces]

Nice! Consider running one open backed.

I will experiment with the open back option for sure!

 

[ehdwuld]

When I ordered my custom cab
I got it convertible between open and closed like you did

But also had it cut for a 15 inch speaker with a 12 inch adapter ring

Awesome cab

 

[Snake Aces]

When I ordered my custom cab
I got it convertible between open and closed like you did

But also had it cut for a 15 inch speaker with a 12 inch adapter ring

Awesome cab

Sweet!

 

[Mincer]

Convertible is a great idea, if you have the right amps. Does it use velcro or something else?

 

[Snake Aces]

4 screws remove the panel for me.

 

[Mincer]

Could you do it easily at a performance?

 

[Snake Aces]

Could you do it easily at a performance?

Indeed. I always bring some basic instrument tools including a screwdriver for potential guitar adjustments and it only takes a minute to remove the 4 screws.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

When I built a 1x12 cab for my amp, I made it convertible closed/open, but I wouldn't think of doing so on-stage during a gig. Maybe just me, but at a gig I always saw a screwdriver-moment as an emergency, rather than a tonal choice.

 

[jeremy]

yeah, i always have a screwdriver with me, but i wouldnt make that change at a gig. if that was my rig, id probably keep one semi-open back and one closed. the only game day decision is which cab is on top and which one gets the mic

 

[ehdwuld]

yeah, i always have a screwdriver with me, but i wouldnt make that change at a gig. if that was my rig, id probably keep one semi-open back and one closed. the only game day decision is which cab is on top and which one gets the mic

Maybe an on break adjustment or sound check at larger events

 

[NotDemanic]

I will experiment with the open back option for sure!

I have a single 1x12 cab that's convertible. I used to run it closed for years, thinking that it would give me a tighter bass response for metal. But for the last few years, I've been running it open because it brightens it up a bit. That and I'm only using a 5W head so it doesn't really need the closed back.
But I'm betting that with two, especially with the same speakers, you can get the best of both worlds. Oh, and a 16ohm C-Rex is what's in my cab.

 

[Snake Aces]

I have a single 1x12 cab that's convertible. I used to run it closed for years, thinking that it would give me a tighter bass response for metal. But for the last few years, I've been running it open because it brightens it up a bit. That and I'm only using a 5W head so it doesn't really need the closed back.
But I'm betting that with two, especially with the same speakers, you can get the best of both worlds. Oh, and a 16ohm C-Rex is what's in my cab.

Nice! I'll be using these two cabs with a 50W head. I might experiment with the bottom cab closed and the top cab open at some point. I'm going to break them in as closed cabs and go from there.

 

[ehdwuld]

I broke mine in by connecting my Bantamp with Bluetooth. And streaming music and podcasts for a day or so

 

[Snake Aces]

I always break my guitar speakers in with guitars and bass speakers in with bass guitars. I'm weird like that.

 

[jeremy]

Maybe an on break adjustment or sound check at larger events

for me, i dont think id do it. placement of top or bottom, and which cab gets the mic, would be sorted out at sound check. most festival sets i play are 75 or 90 minutes straight, no time to futz with the rig